Public Health Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote Eligible)

Mathematica; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica is seeking an experienced Public Health Cloud Architect to transform how clients collect, exchange, manage health data. The role blends strategic design with hands-on implementation, leveraging modern cloud technologies for meaningful public health outcomes.

You will lead architecture, standards, and secure, scalable AWS-based data platforms. Collaboration with epidemiologists and data stewards is essential to translate needs into scalable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS-based cloud solutions.
• FHIR-based data exchange implementations with AWS HealthLake or similar.
• Experience transforming and exchanging healthcare data using standards like FHIR/HL7/CDA.
• Designing ELT/ETL pipelines and data lakes/warehouses.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, OpenTofu).
• Secure cloud architectures with IAM, encryption, and logging.
• Proficient in Python or similar languages for cloud-native apps.
• Leading technical workstreams and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of cloud-native solutions for public health and policy domains.
• Promote cloud standards, reusable patterns, and DevSecOps practices.
• Design interoperability using FHIR/HL7/CDA for secure data exchange.
• Architect AWS data platforms (data lakes/warehouses) and related services.
• Lead data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse data sources.
• Collaborate with public health experts to translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud teams.

Skills

AWS

FHIR

Python

Cloud architecture

Terraform

OpenTofu

AWS CDK

Security

Tools

HealthLake

S3

Lambda

Glue

Athena

Redshift

API Gateway

ECS/EKS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About Mathematica

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Mathematica is seeking an experienced Public Health Cloud Architect to help transform how our clients collect, exchange, manage, and use critical health data. This is an ideal opportunity for a cloud architect who enjoys both strategic solution design and hands‑on implementation, and who is passionate about applying modern cloud technologies to solve meaningful public health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud‑native solutions supporting public health and other social policy domains aligned with Mathematica's mission.


• Establish and promote cloud architecture standards, reusable solution patterns, Infrastructure-as-Code approaches, DevSecOps practices, and responsible AI design principles that improve delivery consistency, operational excellence, security, innovation, and long‑term sustainability.


• Design and implement standards‑based interoperability solutions using FHIR, HL7, CDA/CCDA, and related healthcare data standards to enable secure and scalable data exchange.


• Architect scalable AWS‑based data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, metadata repositories, and integration services, using technologies such as HealthLake, S3, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Redshift, API Gateway, and ECS/EKS.


• Lead the design and implementation of data ingestion, ETL/ELT, and data transformation frameworks that integrate data from clinical, claims, laboratory, public health, and other health‑related data sources.


• Collaborate with domain experts such as public health clients, epidemiologists, program staff, data stewards to translate mission needs and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers, developers, data engineers, and solution architects through architecture guidance, design reviews, code reviews, and troubleshooting support.

Required Qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant experience demonstrating:

• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS services such as HealthLake, S3, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Redshift, API Gateway, ECS/EKS.


• Hands‑on experience implementing FHIR‑based solutions using AWS HealthLake, HAPI FHIR, or other FHIR server technologies. FHIR APIs, implementation guides, and standards‑based exchange experience are strongly preferred.


• Experience transforming, validating, mapping, and exchanging healthcare data using health data standards such as such as FHIR, HL7, CDA/CCDA, etc.


• Design data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes or warehouses, metadata‑management capabilities, and entity or master‑data‑management solutions.


• Experience using Terraform, OpenTofu, AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or comparable Infrastructure as Code tools.


• Designing and implementing secure cloud architectures, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, logging, and controls appropriate for sensitive health data.


• Experience developing Python and/or other modern programming languages used in cloud‑native applications.


• Lead technical workstreams by translating business needs into solution designs, sequencing implementation activities, coordinating with delivery teams, and communicating technical decisions, risks, and dependencies. Communicate effectively with technical teams, public health subject‑matter experts, client leaders, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience working within CDC data ecosystems, particularly:

• One CDC Data Platform (1CDP)


• Enterprise Data Analytics and Visualization (EDAV)


• Experience supporting or partnering with state, tribal, territorial, or local public health agencies.


• Experience with Microsoft Azure and multi‑cloud environments.


• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional


• AWS Certified Security Specialty


• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO), FedRAMP, or other regulated cloud environments.


• Experience implementing data governance, data cataloging, metadata management, master data management, or data quality solutions.


• Experience designing or implementing AI/ML or generative AI solutions using healthcare or public health data within secure and governed environments.

This position offers an anticipated base salary of $105,000- $140,000 annually. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co‑workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.

We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high quality work.